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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LF02 NPCMOT history

LF02 NPC is a green diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 16 Dec 2024 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 224,725 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2023.

LF02 NPC green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Dec 2024
Mileage
224,725 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2023
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,542 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 NPC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 NPC was last recorded at 224,725 miles on 6 Dec 2023, 8,036 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
216,689 miles · 26 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
8,036 miles
Average per year
10,542 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 224,725 miles
  • 2022 – 216,689 miles
  • 2021 – 209,003 miles
  • 2020 – 199,828 miles
  • 2019 – 190,703 miles
  • 2018 – 176,137 miles
  • 2017 – 163,863 miles
  • 2016 – 151,258 miles
  • 2015 – 134,466 miles
  • 2014 – 118,735 miles
  • 2013 – 108,471 miles
  • 2012 – 100,924 miles
  • 2011 – 91,636 miles
  • 2010 – 81,573 miles
  • 2009 – 71,378 miles
  • 2008 – 61,070 miles
  • 2007 – 49,854 miles
  • 2006 – 41,306 miles
  • 2005 – 34,645 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass224,725 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency only just met

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear exhaust silencer corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass224,725 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    224,725 miles
    Test number
    198613218847
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency only just met

  2. Fail224,725 miles (+8,036)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,725 miles
    Test number
    675089231177
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency only just met

  3. Pass216,689 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    216,689 miles
    Test number
    511776705223
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail216,689 miles (+7,686)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,689 miles
    Test number
    762178647505
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass209,003 miles (+9,175)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    209,003 miles
    Test number
    400813432951
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass199,828 miles (+63)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    199,828 miles
    Test number
    426528279858
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail199,765 miles (+9,062)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,765 miles
    Test number
    533130015856
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass190,703 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    190,703 miles
    Test number
    431641872158
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  9. Fail190,703 miles (+14,566)3 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,703 miles
    Test number
    522190581917
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  10. Pass176,137 miles (+12,274)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    176,137 miles
    Test number
    539740478911
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass163,863 miles (+12,605)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    163,863 miles
    Test number
    914569232221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass151,258 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    151,258 miles
    Test number
    245641696885
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail151,258 miles (+16,792)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,258 miles
    Test number
    434626881563
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting insecure (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass134,466 miles (+15,731)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    134,466 miles
    Test number
    344873313024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass118,735 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    118,735 miles
    Test number
    707303744377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Fail118,734 miles (+10,263)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,734 miles
    Test number
    287302544339
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass108,471 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    108,471 miles
    Test number
    688140233384
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Fail108,471 miles (+7,547)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,471 miles
    Test number
    567203023378
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass100,924 miles (+9,288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    100,924 miles
    Test number
    219109222376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass91,636 miles (+10,063)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    91,636 miles
    Test number
    217187831367
    • NoteSlight play in steering n/s

  21. Pass81,573 miles (+10,195)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    81,573 miles
    Test number
    490908630405
    • NoteNearside front inner tie rod has slight play.
    • NoteRear brake disc's lipped and pads getting low.

  22. Pass71,378 miles (+10,308)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    71,378 miles
    Test number
    184870339302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass61,070 miles (+11,216)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    61,070 miles
    Test number
    332390148340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass49,854 miles (+8,548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    49,854 miles
    Test number
    413858837416
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass41,306 miles (+6,661)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    41,306 miles
    Test number
    460708436475
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass34,645 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    34,645 miles
    Test number
    680219135375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass34,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    34,614 miles
    Test number
    731577725345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF02 NPC

Does LF02 NPC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF02 NPC expired on 16 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF02 NPC?
The MOT on LF02 NPC expired on 16 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF02 NPC done?
LF02 NPC was recorded at 224,725 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2023, an average of 10,542 miles a year.
Has LF02 NPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 NPC has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LF02 NPC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LF02 NPC find?
LF02 NPC passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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